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Exceptional Documented Factory
Engraved New Haven Arms Co.
Volcanic No.1 4-Inch Pocket Pistol
with Presentation Inscription from the
First Baptist Choir in New Haven to
Theodore Rockwood, Extremely Rare
Box with “Plated & Engraved” Label,
LOT 17
and Ammunition Tin
Extraordinary Documented Factory Engraved New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No.1 4 Inch Pocket Pistol with Presentation Inscription from the First Baptist Choir in New Haven to Theodore Rockwood, Extremely Rare Box with “Plated & Engraved” Label, and Ammunition Tin - Serial no. 1211, 31 Volcanic cal., 3 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips. This incredibly high condition and historic “Volcanic” No.1 Pocket pistol was manufactured after Oliver Winchester gained control of the insolvent Volcanic Repeating Arms Company and reformed it as the New Haven Arms Company on May 1, 1857. “Plated and Engraved” No. 1 4-Inch Pocket Pistols cost $13.50 and could carry 6 rounds of ammunition per the company price list on May 1, 1859. The brilliantly high polish blued barrel is marked “NEW HAVEN CONN.” and “PATENT FEB. 14 1854” on top. A “pinched” blade front sight is fitted at the muzzle, and a notch rear sight is fitted to the dovetail at the back of the frame. Many
of the other smaller components are also brilliantly blued. The hammer is casehardened and knurled, and the frame and sideplate are plated in silver and feature classic factory scroll and border engraving. The serial number is marked on the left side of the butt under the left grip.
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